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The Pendleton County bowling team gathers for some final instructions before taking on Bishop Brossart at Southern Lanes in Alexandria on November 22.  Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

The Pendleton County bowling team gathers for some final instructions before taking on Bishop Brossart at Southern Lanes in Alexandria on November 22. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

PCHS Bowling finishes runner-up at Holy Cross, scores road win over Bishop Brossart

By Rhonda Hutchison On November 16, the Pendleton County bowling team participated in the Holy Cross High School Team Baker Event. Five team members had to bowl two seeding games each.The Wildcats had a total pin count of 1732 and seeded fourth out of 15 boys teams.
Approximately 35 military veterans and their guests were treated to a meal and entertainment last Monday, Veterans Day, at Pendleton County High School. Students at all four county schools participated in thanking veterans for their service. Photo by Nila Harris.

Approximately 35 military veterans and their guests were treated to a meal and entertainment last Monday, Veterans Day, at Pendleton County High School. Students at all four county schools participated in thanking veterans for their service. Photo by Nila Harris.

Tribute

By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — Pendleton County Schools hosted a Veterans Day program on Nov. 11 to honor local veterans.All four schools held a part in celebrating veterans and their service to our country.A meal was prepared and served by the Pendleton County High School Family, Career and Community...
Northern Elementary School third-graders Lucy McCain, Monroe Johnson, media specialist Tina Record, and Jacob Hegyi show off some of the 100 books donated to the school by the newly opened Dollar General store in Butler. Photo by Nila Harris.

Northern Elementary School third-graders Lucy McCain, Monroe Johnson, media specialist Tina Record, and Jacob Hegyi show off some of the 100 books donated to the school by the newly opened Dollar General store in Butler. Photo by Nila Harris.

Butler Dollar General donates 100 books to NES

By Nila Harris BUTLER — When Northern Elementary School media specialist Tina Record was told that 100 books had been donated to the school library, she was pleasantly surprised.But when she saw the actual books, she was ecstatic.The 100 books donated by the newly opened Dollar General store in...
Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Madison Verst (1) celebrates with Pendleton County High School teammate Jayla McIlvain (6) during the volleyball regional tournament last week at Bracken High School. The Ladycats made history when they picked up a first round win over the Augusta Lady Panthers. It was the first time in 11 attempts that Pendleton County picked up a win in regional action. The Ladycats lost to eventual champions Scott High School in the regional semifinal game. The Ladycats finished their volleyball season with a 22-7 record

Ladycats roar in regionals

By Samantha Verst The Ladycats 2024 volleyball season has come to an end with a 22-7 record. This past week, the team competed in the 10th regional tournament and walked away having etched their way into Pendleton County volleyball history.
Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Bowling coaches Jude, left, and Toni Zilliox stand with Elijah Combs, center, who placed fifth last week in the Northern Kentucky Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament. Photo courtesy of Judy Combs.

Falmouth bowler places fifth in Special Olympics tournament

By Nila Harris FALMOUTH — After graduating from Pendleton County High School in 2020, Elijah Combs, son of Kurt and Judy Combs, Falmouth, was searching for something to do.
Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Pendleton County Ladycat Volleyball Team

Ladycats win district championship

By Samantha Verst The Pendleton County High School Ladycats volleyball team went into district play on a four-game winning streak last week and used that momentum to capture the 38th District title for the first time since 2012.“The one thing I have to say is wow,” coach Marian Rice said.“We had a...
Pendleton County School Board Meeting

Pendleton County School Board Meeting

School district addresses chronic absenteeism

By Burton Cole BUTLER — Pendleton County Schools have an attendance problem, and Superintendent Joe Buerkley hopes that a large, silver cup will help solve the problem.Buerkley noted at the school board meeting last week at Sharp Middle School that almost a quarter of district’s population is...
Moms play the football team

Moms play the football team

Wildcats Football hosts clinic for moms

By Jennifer Redden Pendleton County head football coach Jaegger Graham and his players hosted, "Football for Moms 101" on October 1st. There was a very large turnout for this event.
Ex-con and ex-drug addict Michael DeLeon shares his story in TN. He will visit PC Schools on Oct. 14.

Ex-con and ex-drug addict Michael DeLeon shares his story in TN. He will visit PC Schools on Oct. 14.

Steered Straight

By Burton Cole FALMOUTH — Drugs ought to be dinner talk.In fact, says Stephanie Green, Pendleton County Schools Champions Coalition coordinator, families ought to be discussing all kinds of dangerous substances and abuses at the dinner table.To help get the conversation started, the school district...